By providing public education programs and a variety of responder training opportunities, Central Georgia Region 5 EMSC (R5 EMSC) works to prevent childhood injury and improve the care of children suffering from acute illness and injury. The R5 EMSC Advisory Council disseminates Georgia EMSC programs within our region and also functions as a resource for EMS personnel and the regional community. Established in 2002, R5 EMSC meets bi-monthly and provides quarterly reports to the Regional EMS Advisory Council.
Annual R5 EMSC activities include the Cans for Kids Campaign, EMS for Children Art Contest, and EMS Week Cookout. Additionally, R5 EMSC volunteers collaborate with agencies and organizations throughout the region to promote EMSC prevention and education initiatives.
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Central Georgia Region 5 Emergency Medical Services for Children, in partnership with the Region 5 Regional Trauma Advisory Committee, is excited to announce the winners of this year’s EMS Region 5 Art Contest. This annual competition encourages students to use their creativity and talent to raise awareness of EMS professionals and how to stay safe. The art contest is open to four groups spanning pre-K through 12th grade.
Students’ artwork should focus on a theme belonging to the two main categories below 1- EMS Awareness and 2- Injury Prevention and Safety. Students may create artwork using one of the suggested themes or another related theme or topic of their choosing.
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EMS-Region-5-Art-Contest-Guidelines-2025-2026 – Click to Download PDF
Submit an Entry Online: https://tinyurl.com/R5ArtContest2026
Join us for a traditional hot dog cookout with your healthcare and public safety heroes. This year’s EMS for Children Cookout will be held on Wednesday, May 20th, at Piedmont Macon North Hospital, 400 Charter Blvd, Macon, GA 31210.
- 6:00 PM Hero Meet & Greet Tour Begins
- 6:15 PM Games & Activities
- 7:00 PM Recognition of Art Contest Winners
- 7:15 PM Hot Dogs Served
- 7:30 PM Awards/Door Prize Drawings
The Region 5 EMS for Children Pediatric Assessment Challenge is a team-based pediatric simulation competition held during the EMS for Children Cookout on May 20, 2026, at Piedmont Macon North Hospital.
This supportive and engaging challenge emphasizes:
- Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
- Teamwork and communication
- Recognition of clinical deterioration
- Patient and caregiver interaction
- Clinical decision-making and transport considerations
Competition tracks include:
- Provider Teams
- Student Teams
- Junior Teams
Teams will participate in pediatric-focused simulation scenarios designed around the first critical minutes of patient care.
The first six competing teams to register by May 7, 2026, will receive VIP incentive tickets to the July 4 Macon Bacon “R5TRAUMA Night” game.
For registration or additional information:
Kristal Smith – 478-288-0708
Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program
The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program is a US federal government health initiative, aiming to reduce child and youth disability and death due to severe illness or injury. This is being accomplished with ongoing efforts to increase awareness among health professionals, providers, planners, and the general public of the unique physiological and psychological needs of children receiving emergency medical care. EMSC funds and supports improvements in pediatric emergency care in each state and territory through competitive grants and cooperative agreements.
Mission – To reduce child and youth mortality and morbidity resulting from severe illness or trauma
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